{"product_id":"xinomavro-spakling-brut-blanc-de-sable-kir-yanni-macedonia-greece","title":"Xinomavro Spakling Brut - Blanc de Sable - Kir Yanni - Macedonia - Greece","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKir-Yianni was founded in 1997 by Yiannis Boutaris, a visionary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ewinemaker central to the revival of modern Greek wine. A long-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003estanding champion of indigenous varieties, the estate has been\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003einstrumental in revealing the potential of Xinomavro in Naoussa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eand Amyndeon. In Naoussa, vineyards spanning varied aspects,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003esoils and elevations up to 280 metres are divided into 42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eindividually managed parcels, allowing for precise, site-driven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eexpressions. Yiannis first planted Xinomavro here in 1970, at a time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ewhen many growers were abandoning vines. In Amyndeon,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGreece’s coolest wine region, Kir-Yianni pioneered plantings on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003epoor, sandy soils at 700 metres, producing refined Xinomavro and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003evibrant Assyrtiko. Today, the estate is led by fifth-generation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ewinemaker Stellios Boutaris, whose focus on sustainability, terroir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eexpression and ongoing research continues to shape Kir-Yianni’s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003emodern identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVINEYARDS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe grapes are carefully hand-harvested from selected parcels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ebelonging to partner growers across the wider Macedonian region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eof northern Greece. The area benefits from marked diurnal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003etemperature variation and a diverse landscape shaped by the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003einterplay of mountains and nearby water bodies, including sea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003einfluences, lakes and rivers, creating ideal conditions for quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eviticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eVarieties are selected based on high natural acidity, lower sugar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003elevels and optimal phenolic ripeness, key criteria for this sparkling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eblend. The grapes undergo a 12-hour pre-cooling period prior to\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003epressing. The fermented base wine is then transferred to a pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003etank for second fermentation, where it remains in contact with its\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003elees for five months. Following bottling, the wine is aged for a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003efurther five months before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eClear, pale lemon in colour with a lively, frothy mousse. The nose is\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003evibrant and expressive, showing varietal aromas of peach and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eapricot alongside enticing floral notes. The palate is refreshing and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ecrisp, with a well-defined backbone and an invigorating, fruit-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003edriven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Somerset Wine Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58456885133686,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2687\/4248\/files\/XINOMAVRO-SPARKLING-BRUT-1200x2000-1.png?v=1786706252","url":"https:\/\/somersetwinecompany.com\/products\/xinomavro-spakling-brut-blanc-de-sable-kir-yanni-macedonia-greece","provider":"The Somerset Wine Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}